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Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve STEM Network

The Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve STEM Network is a funded partner of NASA’s Science Activation Program and supports STEM engagement efforts throughout the state of Idaho.

The program has forged a cornerstone partnership with the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve, the first gold star-certified dark sky reserve in the US spanning an under-served rural region and thus an ideal venue for STEM engagement.

A map of the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve
A map of the Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve

The program director is Prof. Brian Jackson of Boise State Physics

About our Program

The Program combines several, mutually supporting strands:

Public Astronomy Lectures, Stargazing and Outreach Events

Public Astronomy Lectures, Stargazing and Outreach Events

Telescopes for Teachers Project

Telescopes for Teachers Project

Citizen Science Light Pollution Monitoring

Citizen Science Light Pollution Monitoring

Lesson Plans adapted to Idaho's Content Standards

Lesson Plans adapted to Idaho's Content Standards

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In 2023, the CIDSRSN team completed...

111

Public Outreach Events

41

Mobile Planetarium Show Events

24

Stargazing Events

11,063

Attendees